Health and Care.
As home to Jagiellonian University, Poland's oldest and most revered School of Medicine, Krakow has earned itself an esteemed position as the country's centre of medical science.
A programme exchange, that allows doctors, surgeons and dentists to study and practice in Europe and the US, has contributed to the reputation of quality and excellence at the highly ranked University Hospital.
As an employed or self-employed resident of Poland you are covered by a mandatory health insurance that extends to spouses and children. The state finances health insurance and residents receive free medical services. Upon presentation of the European Health Insurance Card, visitors from EEA countries are entitled to the same benefits as residents. Conversely, visitors from non EEA countries are expected to pay for health care, medical treatment and dental procedures in Poland.
Polish Link: List of hospitals and clinics in Krakow...
Power.
The state owned energy group --Polska Grupa Energetyczna or PGE -- possesses a monopoly on electricity exchange and controls generation, transmission and distribution of electricity throughout Poland. Servicing millions...
Security.
Considered one of the safest cities in Poland, Krakow can be enjoyed without too much concern for personal safety. But like most cities with a high influx of tourists, Krakow has seen an increase in petty crime in correlation with...
Police.
The policja or Polish police force are responsible for municipal police services, highway patrol, safety services and the investigation of corruption and serious crime. The Polish state police provide an English and German language phone service for...
Hospitals.
There are situations where you might want to seek medical advice in a hospital. Please note that we cannot tell anything about the quality of care; nor can we guarantee that English is spoken at the different institutions. Contacting one of the...
Public Toilets.
On the whole, Poland has a shortage of public toilets in its cities. However, in comparison to seriously lacking offenders like Warsaw and Tricity, Krakow possesses well placed and well signed public toilets and is a good example of...
Doctors.
Getting sick is not a very pleasant state of being. If you are in a foreign country and aren’t able to explain your condition it might be worse. So knowing where to find a doctor who can understand you is reasonable even without...
